FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Riverstone Terraces Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Riverstone Terraces Small Business Loans
Riverstone Terraces unsecured loans offers the range of $5,000 to $100,000, with terms ranging from 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What is what makes the Unsecured Loan different from the traditional business loan?
You can apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes online or on the phone. You’ll receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate plus other fees and charges. Our business loan is a pre-paid loan so you will be aware of the total amount due, which includes any fees, interest or charges. This is then divided into weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can you use the Small Business Loan be used for?
The Small Business Loan can be used to fulfill almost any business need, such as managing cash flows, company remodels and marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About Larger Riverstone Terraces Business Loans
What is the Larger Riverstone Terraces Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business growth opportunities. Loans range between $100,000 and $500,000 over a fixed term for up to 36 months. The repayments are made weekly or fortnightly to work with your cash flow.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee, calculated at 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Do I qualify for the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan in this amount, your company needs to have been trading for at least 3 years and generate an annual revenue of at least $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at the least 12 months of operating.
How can the funds be utilised?
A large business loan can be used for almost any company reason, such as business renovations, to purchase new equipment or inventory for general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan a secured loan?
Asset security is necessary for funding of more than $150,000. It is usually as a result of an charge over assets, and may be registered on the PPSR or filing a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to pay off a credit line that is general in nature, rather than defining security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to make the repayment.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central register operated by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants prioritisation over property that is personal to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide an official notice of a claim to property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan of more than $250,000 we may be able to provide an initial pre-approval in order to simplify the process. It is possible to apply for this without a credit verification and within six hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is based on an initial evaluation that involves answering a couple of financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of financing. A conditional approval is subject an assessment of your creditworthiness and any offer you might receive could be on different conditions.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, own a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of business (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K up to $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a couple minutes, and an experienced business credit specialist will contact you to guide you.
To be eligible for up to $100,000, you’ll need ID details (valid Driver’s Licence) and an NZBN/IRD that is valid and at least six months worth of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also require:
$100K – $250K: Application details including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if loan above $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details for application including credit consent and 12 months of bank records, IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, and interim financials for the current financial year such as age-related payables and aged Receivables summaries.
How soon will I hear a decision?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we typically offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request at standard company hours and allow us to utilise the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statements we can offer the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K to $500K) we could be in a position to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval. However, this can be quicker based on the specifics of each application. Certain deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way for you to apply is ensure you apply during normal business hours. You can also let us use the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , it will take a little longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually offer an answer in just one hour – as long as you submit your request during normal business time and allow us to utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your banking statements, we are able to provide an answer in as little as an business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) We may be able to offer you with conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed your pre-approval document, you will need to wait between 2 and 3 days for the final approval. However, this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain transactions have received approval in 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system link to confirm your bank details online. If you choose to upload documents from your account accounts, it may take a bit longer.
What’s the minimum amount I can borrow?
We offer loans that range from $5,000 to $500,000. When you make an application for a specific amount we look at a variety of aspects to determine how much we can lend you health of your company as well as the amount of repayments that your business can support. The total amount of your loan will depend on the specifics of your company.
If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as well-being of the company as well as the amount of the repayments your company can afford. The amount you receive from the loan will be determined by the specific circumstances of your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
If you decide to request business loans with us company loan, we will assess the risk profile for your business and provide an individualised offer, including the loan amount, the terms and interest rates. A business loan is an upfront priced loan and you’ll know in advance the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What determines the amount I pay?
Business loan interest rates depend on several factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the money are used to purchase as well as the field the business is in, how long the company has been in operation, what percentage of the company has sufficient cash flow to fund the loan, and general health and creditworthiness of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans. You’ll know precisely what you be required to pay and when, from the very first day. There’s not any compounding interest and no extra fees (as as you make your payments on time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You are able to request a credit loan with no upfront cost or commitment to apply.
The Origination Fee is the cost associated with setting up and managing the loan. This is only a cost if you take out the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5% of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can choose to repay the entire amount of your loan early at any time.
If you decide to pursue this option, please contact our helpful business lending professionals. We will provide you with details for repayment along with an early payout estimate. The figure will be calculated as the sum of the principal amount remaining plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payment plus 1.5% of the principal remaining and any outstanding fees.
How do you make repayments work?
To ensure that you don’t miss due dates and also to be in line your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from your designated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Making sure that your information is secure, and being transparent about the ways we gather data, process, exchange and protect your information, is vital and is a crucial part of our relationship you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption standards to protect your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our commitment to the security of our customers as well as their privacy. We employ an exceptionally sophisticated bank verification system that allows you to instantly confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide quick responses.
About business loans
What exactly is an asset-based loan (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when the business owner utilises assets they own to get a loan. The asset can be a personal asset like the family home or a company asset like a truck as well as a piece of machine.
The majority of banks, even the largest banks, are inclined to secure loans against an asset. If you are having difficulty paying back the loan, the asset might be taken over by the lender. In essence it is a way of securing new financing by making use of the value of what you already own.
Do I need security to get an company loan?
For loans that exceed $150,000, there is no requirement for asset security prior to the loan’s access but we require a personal guarantee. need an individual guarantee. If you adhere to your loan commitments (as stated in the loan contract), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 generally there is personal ensure and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.